Question

Name two factors leading to the decrease in forest cover of India.

Answer 1

1. Expansion of Agriculture and Shifting Cultivation: As demand for food and agricultural land grows, forests are cleared for farming. Additionally, shifting cultivation, particularly in tribal areas, leads to deforestation as land is cleared for cultivation and then abandoned.
2. Industrialization and Infrastructure Development: The growth of industries and the expansion of infrastructure, such as roads, highways, and urban areas, require land, which often results in the clearing of forests.